2197 St Lawrence St

4,858 Sq. Ft.
$412 / Sq. Ft.
4,858
Sq. Ft.
$412
per Sq. Ft.

Description

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS- HISTORIC GREENBELT- Very rare original Orchard Home set on a long driveway off of a secluded cul-de-sac creating a very rural feel yet just a few short minutes across Historic Victoria Avenue to the 91 freeway and all the necessities! Built for the Chester S. Riley family in 1929 and originally centered in their 80 acres Citrus Grove, This home is currently offered for first time in over 45 years only the second time in its history! Enter the property down the Jacaranda flanked...ARLINGTON HEIGHTS- HISTORIC GREENBELT- Very rare original Orchard Home set on a long driveway off of a secluded cul-de-sac creating a very rural feel yet just a few short minutes across Historic Victoria Avenue to the 91 freeway and all the necessities! Built for the Chester S. Riley family in 1929 and originally centered in their 80 acres Citrus Grove, This home is currently offered for first time in over 45 years only the second time in its history! Enter the property down the Jacaranda flanked private drive to the imposing entry gate from which you get a peak at this stunning Italianate Residence perched on a promontory in the center of the property; Upon entering your are welcomed in the circular driveway under the shelter of the porte cochre and the impressive iron and glass entry door. The stately foyer with elegant stairway affords views into the massive formal living room with original Batchelder tile fireplace as well as the library/study and formal dining room; The expansive kitchen and breakfast room are to your right while the ground floor bedroom with ensuite bath or to your left. At the end of the family room is the short staircase down to the family room with a fireplace, billiard space and walk-behind bar. There is also an additional guest bath. Ascending the staircase to the upper hall where you will find 4 additional bedrooms including the primary suite with 4 closets and a sitting room with fireplace; A backstair leads conveniently down to the kitchen area. The grounds are beautifully maintained with sweeping lawns and mature specimen shade trees; The Orange Grove is irrigated with Gage Canal water delivered to the property by authority of the 3 water shares that convey with the residence. The pool area across from the front of the residence offers some sense of whimsy with the bridge crossing over it; The garage which was originally used to house farming equipment is capable of holding at least 10 cars plus the additional covered parking of the carport for up to six more vehicles! Ample room for the development of horse stable and corrals in the event the owners desires! Incredibly well maintained over the past 45 years with all of the original Art-Deco Era details in tact including bathroom tiles/fixtures as well as most of the original lighting details including chandeliers and wall sconces. Original steel casement windows in excellent condition throughout! Truly a unique opportunity to own a piece of history!

Listing Agent

  1. Brad Alewine

    Brad Alewine

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01104973

    brad.alewine@compass.com

    P: (951)-347-8832

Property Details for 2197 St Lawrence Street

Architectural Style
Custom Built, See Remarks
View
City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Orchard, Panoramic
Parking Spaces Total
15
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air, Dual, Electric
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2025 04:53 AM

Property Details for 2197 St Lawrence Street

StatusClosed
MLS #IV25066379
Days on Market161
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size2.56 AC / 111,514 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Brad Alewine, DRE #01104973; COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, ANDREW VILLALOBOS, DRE #01922817

Sold By None MRML, NONE NONE, DRE #N/A

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Building Information for 2197 St Lawrence Street

Stories2Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size2.56 AC / 111,514 SF

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Property Information for 2197 St Lawrence Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Current Financing: None
  • Financing: Cash To New Loan, Private, Seller Financing
  • 433a Certified: No
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 46
  • Tax Tract Number: 123456
  • Tax Census Tract: 317.01
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $65
  • Tax Lot: 3
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Special Assessments
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Suburban
  • Complex Features: Horse Trails
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Propane Range, Range Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Propane Range, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Wainscoting, Wet Bar
  • Room Type: Attic, Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Media Room, Office, Recreation, Retreat, Separate Family Room, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Workshop
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy toilet door, Stone Counters, Vanity area
  • Bedroom Features: Dressing Area, Main Floor Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers, Stone Counters, Utility sink, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Separated
  • Basement: Finished,Utility
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Retreat, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
  • Heat Equipment: Zoned Areas, Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors, Panel Doors
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, French/Mullioned, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Security System
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Frame, Plaster, Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco, Frame
  • Roof: Clay, Spanish Tile
  • Entry Location: First Level
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Chain Link, Cross Fenced, Wrought Iron
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Cross Fenced, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Structures: Gazebo, Horse Allowed, Horse Facilities, Suburban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Second Garage, Second Garage Attached, Storage, Workshop
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Horse Allowed, Horse Facilities, Suburban
  • View Description: City Lights, Hills, Panoramic
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Patio Open, Terrace
  • Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Permits
  • Pool Description: Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Gunite, Heated, Permits, Filtered
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Private, Gunite, Heated, Permits, Filtered
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, In Ground, Permits
  • Spa Heat: Private Below Ground, Private, Gunite, Permits
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 237130018
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Back Yard, Corners Marked, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Horse Property, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Sewer/Septic: Conventional Septic, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Water Source: Other, Public
Parking Info
  • Number Remotes: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage, Porte-Cochere, RV Access
  • Parking Non-Garage: Tandem, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 10
  • Parking Garage: Tandem, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 5
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance, Covered, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Porte-Cochere, RV Access/Parking, Tandem Garage, Workshop in Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, See Remarks
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 2197 St Lawrence Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

CLAW #IV25066379MR

$2,000,000—
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #IV25066379

$2,000,000—
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #IV25066379

$2,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Sold

CLAW #IV25066379MR

$2,000,000
10/17/2025

Sold

CRMLS #IV25066379

$2,000,000
10/17/2025

Sold

SDMLS #IV25066379

$2,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2197 St Lawrence Street

Taxable ValueLand$160,059Additions$341,619Total$501,678
Tax Record2025$5,554 ($463 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.8Total Finished SqFt1,916 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,916 SqFtStories2Lot Size67,953 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929ZoningRACountyRIVERSIDEAPN237-130-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2197 St Lawrence Street

This home is within Riverside Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harrison Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Chemawa Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

Opportunity Program School
Public7 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Brad Alewine, DRE #01104973; COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, ANDREW VILLALOBOS, DRE #01922817

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